CVE-2020-29279

PHP remote file inclusion in the assign_resume_tpl method in Application/Common/Controller/BaseController.class.php in 74CMS before 6.0.48 allows remote code…

published December 2, 2020

Patch now

High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.0th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
53%
Percentile
99.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky remote file inclusion vulnerability hides in the assign_resume_tpl method of 74CMS before version 6.0.48—allowing attackers to execute their own code! 🚨 Think of this like a restaurant that lets any customer slip in their own secret recipe into the kitchen without a second glance—if it’s accepted, they can change the entire menu! An attacker could exploit this oversight to run arbitrary code on the server, potentially gaining full control over the system. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or tampering with the application in absolutely devastating ways!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant that lets any customer slip in their own secret recipe into the kitchen without a second glance—if it’s accepted, they can change the entire menu! This vulnerability in 74CMS arises from the lack of proper validation in the assign_resume_tpl method, permitting the inclusion of malicious files from remote locations, which can lead to remote code execution.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this oversight to run arbitrary code on the server, potentially gaining full control over the system. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or tampering with the application in absolutely devastating ways! Immediately upgrade to version 6.0.48 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review your file inclusion practices and consider implementing strict validation to mitigate future risks. You've got this! Just follow these steps and you'll reinforce your defenses in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.52881 · 99.0th percentile
Published
2020-12-02T21:08Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 DEC 21:08Z
    PHP remote file inclusion in the assign_resume_tpl method in Application/Common/Controller/BaseController.class.php in 74CMS before 6.0.48 allows remote code…
    cvelistv5